SA Rugby unveils plans for Women’s Super League competition
SA Rugby has an ambitious plan to centrally contract as many as 150 female rugby players from as early as next year to create an elite Women’s Super League Rugby
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Twickenham to be renamed in sponsorship deal
England rugby’s Twickenham home is to be renamed as the Allianz Stadium in a new sponsorship deal. The change will take place from September and means the insurance company now
Vodacom Bulls and PUMA renew partnership
The Vodacom Bulls and PUMA have announced the extension of their partnership. The two entities first came together in 2011 when PUMA became the team’s official technical supplier. “Our partnership
URC – Third Season Broke Broadcast and Attendance Records
The third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has been declared a broadcast and attendance success, with officials behind the competition saying the season shattered records in both areas.
SuperSportBet backs Carling Currie Cup
SuperSportBet has been named the official betting partner of the Carling Currie Cup – the world’s oldest domestic rugby championship. Managing Director of SuperSportBet, Grant Greeff, said the association underscores
SA Rugby and new sports minister enjoy ‘fruitful’ meeting
SA Rugby says it’s excited about the prospect of working with newly-appointed Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, following the two parties meeting in Cape Town. McKenzie was
SARU backs SABC in rugby rights fight
SA Rugby has come out in support of the SABC in the most recent spat over broadcast rights for Springbok matches. This follows the public broadcaster’s decision to suspend its
WP Rugby strike development agreement with Griquas
Western Province Professional Rugby and Windhoek Draught Griquas/Griqualand-West Rugby Union have signed a strategic player development agreement. The agreement enables Windhoek Draught Griquas players to ultimately represent the DHL Stormers
SA’s Competition Commission approves Red Disa equity deal
The Red Disa consortium’s equity deal in securing a controlling shareholding in WP Professional Rugby has been approved by the South African Competition Commission. On the 30th of August, the
Currie Cup gets new window
The Currie Cup has been given a new window and a new format in a makeover that will allow all 14 unions to play for the coveted trophy from 2025